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Rustic Elements Furniture, INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Rustic Elements Furniture, INC. ranks #53,287 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 19 violations across 2 inspections.

Lower half by penalty74% serious
$5,390
OSHA penalties
19
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#53,287
of 99,447 penalized employers

Rustic Elements Furniture, INC. in Joliet, IL has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 19 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $5,390. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Rustic Elements Furniture, INC. 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 19 violations, averaging 9.5 per inspection - a notably high rate. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #53,287 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 14 were classified as serious - indicating hazards that could cause death or serious harm. Against the Manufacturing industry average of 3 inspections per employer, this runs moderately below peers (0.8x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Afp Logs and Lumber INC. in Buckhannon, WV is another manufacturing employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $5,390 in current penalties.

9.5
violations per inspection
73.7%
of violations were serious
#53,287
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 0/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 19 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (9.5 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How this employer compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Manufacturing per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Rustic Elements Furniture, INC. runs moderately below peers (0.3x the sector average) in total OSHA penalties.

Source U.S. Department of Labor, OSHA enforcement extracts As of 2026

Where this penalty ranks nationally

Total current OSHA penalty vs every U.S. employer with a nonzero penalty

$5,390 Top 46% most affordable more affordable than 54% of 99,447 U.S. employers with a penalty

$0–$5,000: 43,959 U.S. employers with a penalty (44%). Below this entry. $5,000–$10,000: 20,304 U.S. employers with a penalty (20%). This entry sits in this band. $10,000–$15,000: 11,027 U.S. employers with a penalty (11%). Above this entry. $15,000–$20,000: 6,546 U.S. employers with a penalty (7%). Above this entry. $20,000–$25,000: 4,175 U.S. employers with a penalty (4%). Above this entry. $25,000–$30,000: 2,877 U.S. employers with a penalty (3%). Above this entry. $30,000–$35,000: 2,036 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Above this entry. $35,000–$40,000: 1,493 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Above this entry. $40,000–$45,000: 1,095 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $45,000–$50,000: 785 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $50,000–$55,000: 5,150 U.S. employers with a penalty (5%). Above this entry. This employer $0 $55,000 every penalized U.S. employer, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Department of Labor, OSHA enforcement extracts · 2026

Does more inspection scrutiny mean more findings?

Each dot is one of 21 Manufacturing employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is Rustic Elements Furniture, INC..

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.01.310.419.528.637.6OSHA inspectionsViolations citedINTEGRATED TURF SOLU…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7KOSER IRON WORKS, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 36YANK MARINE, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 25SOUTHERN GROUTS AND …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 19GLOBUS PRINTING & PA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 27MARUICHI AMERICAN CORP, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9NUPRESS OF MIAMI, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 22ITW POLYMER SEALANTS…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 17BPI LABS, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4GENERAL MILLS, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4AVPS OF VIRGINIA LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6MCCOWN VENEER, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7MEGA INDUSTRIES, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 23DYNAMIC RESEARCH TEC…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8N-STOCK LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6OVERHEAD DOOR CORPOR…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5TORRANCE CASTINGS, I…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 13SUNOPTICS, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7CCI CAPCO, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3ELECTRO-COATINGS OF …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7Rustic Elements Furn…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 19
Rustic Elements Furniture, INC. has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 19 violations cited. The crosshair marks the median among these Manufacturing peers. Across this sector's tracked employers, more inspections is moderately associated with more violations found -- not a coincidence, but not a guarantee either.

Rustic Elements Furniture, INC. in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

Manufacturing sector: Rustic Elements Furniture, INC. is the #22,391 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 35,243 employers with nonzero fines ($5,390).

How Rustic Elements Furniture, INC. Compares

Rustic Elements Furniture, INC.'s 9.50 violations per inspection compares to the Manufacturing sector average of 8.0 violations per employer.

Against the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer, this employer's current OSHA penalty runs moderately below peers (0.3x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2013-05-01

Last Inspection

2014-07-22

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

9.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$2,695

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 9.5 violations per visit. That's $2,695 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

14

Serious

73.7% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

5

Other-Than-Serious

26.3% of total

What this shows Serious violations involve hazards that could cause death or serious physical harm. Willful violations indicate intentional or knowing disregard of the law. Repeat violations are for hazards previously cited within the past 5 years.

Enforcement detail

Penalty Analysis

Initial Penalty Assessed

$9,980

Current Penalty Amount

$5,390

Penalty Reduction

46.0%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $4,590 from the initial assessment of $9,980. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

How Rustic Elements Furniture, INC. compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Rustic Elements Furniture, INC. Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.6
Violations 19 8.0
Total Penalty $5,390 $15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection $2,695 $6,093
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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Rustic Elements Furniture, INC., both outside IL so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($5,390 here).

Afp Logs and Lumber INC. $5,390 WV WVSR, INC. $5,390 WV Cape Seafood LLC $5,390 ME Partners IN Recognition, INC $5,390 OH

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (2 inspections here).

Integrated Turf Solutions, LLC 2 insp. Chatsworth, GA Koser Iron Works, INC. 2 insp. Barron, WI Yank Marine, INC. 2 insp. Tuckahoe, NJ Southern Grouts and Mortars 2 insp. Waxahachie, TX

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

Afp Logs and Lumber INC.
Buckhannon, WV
2 inspections $5,390
WVSR, INC.
Buckhannon, WV
2 inspections $5,390
Consolidated Electronic Wire & Cable CORP.
Franklin Park, IL
2 inspections $5,390
Cape Seafood LLC
Saco, ME
2 inspections $5,390
Partners IN Recognition, INC
Fort Loramie, OH
2 inspections $5,390

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What to do with this record

Use Rustic Elements Furniture, INC.'s enforcement history as one data point, not the whole picture.

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Figures reflect closed OSHA and WHD federal enforcement actions on record (2010–2026); not every workplace issue results in an inspection or investigation.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Rustic Elements Furniture, INC. safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Rustic Elements Furniture, INC.'s workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 19 violations across 2 inspections, including 14 serious violations. Compared to Manufacturing industry peers, this is below average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Rustic Elements Furniture, INC. have? ▼
Rustic Elements Furniture, INC. has 19 OSHA violations on record, including 14 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $5,390.
How many OSHA inspections has Rustic Elements Furniture, INC. had? ▼
Rustic Elements Furniture, INC. has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2013-05-01 and the most recent on 2014-07-22. This averages 9.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Rustic Elements Furniture, INC.? ▼
Rustic Elements Furniture, INC. has been assessed $5,390 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $9,980 (a 46.0% reduction).
Does Rustic Elements Furniture, INC. have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Rustic Elements Furniture, INC. has 14 serious violations. Serious violations involve hazards likely to cause death or serious physical harm. Willful violations indicate the employer intentionally or knowingly disregarded the law.
What industry does Rustic Elements Furniture, INC. operate in? ▼
Rustic Elements Furniture, INC. operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 337122). This industry has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,492 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Rustic Elements Furniture, INC. rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Rustic Elements Furniture, INC. ranks #53,287 (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). The ordinal is a live COUNT of employers with a lower total_current_penalty; see the methodology page for the exact derivation.
How does Rustic Elements Furniture, INC.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Rustic Elements Furniture, INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $5,390 is below the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer. The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, Afp Logs and Lumber INC. in Buckhannon, WV is a similar manufacturing employer with $5,390 in current penalties.
Data Sources & Methodology ▼

Data as of 2026. Source: U.S. Department of Labor (OSHA, WHD).

Source: OSHA Enforcement Data

Inspection and violation records from the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), U.S. Department of Labor, covering the period 2010–2026. Includes inspection dates, violation types (serious, willful, repeat, other-than-serious), and penalty amounts. Penalties shown are current assessed amounts and may differ from original citations due to settlement, contest, or reduction.

Source: Wage and Hour Division (WHD)

Compliance actions from the WHD, covering enforcement of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), including minimum wage, overtime, and child labor violations. Back wages represent amounts owed to affected employees as determined by WHD investigations.

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